UK.The situation with polish immigrants.Has this country got the freedom they should have had @ 60 years ago?

Question

look into the history of the second world war

-- sorry by the country , meaning poland

the point being they get a lot of bad press

robespierre-- u dont know when u av got it good.iknow where you are coming from-- - - but in relation to this question you sound like a spoilt idiot.

Answer 1

Well of course, freedom has taken a very long time to secure, but even with so-called freedom, there is a legacy of both communist inertia and corruption, and an oligarchy who are very rich.

In many ways, I would also suggest that the Poles are themselves still the slaves to the conventions of catholicism, which was the Polish national focal-point which gave rise to the overthrow of communism.

The appointment of a rather right-wing, ultra-nationalist President (and his brother) is creating problems; not least for homosexuals, who have been targetted in a rather silly moral crusade based on catholic beliefs in traditonal family values, and the complete antithesis to european human-rights and sensibilities.

I personally find that appalling, because of all the countries of Europe, Poland should know better than any what oppression and vicitimisation stand for, as well as the mentality of the concentration camps such as Auschwitz.

True democracy will, (one hopes), begin to emerge, but that will depend upon EU aid and the ability of the Polish authorities to use that aid wisely and fairly; free of the corruption which has dogged development,

Basically, Poland is a fine country with a rich history, but for far too long, she was the ground on which were fought constant battles. "If" Poland can pull back from the economically dead, and "if" she is well governed by wise people, she will emerge as a wonderful country, but it will not be easy.

As for the Yalta agreement, I think it would be fair to suggest that at the time of its' signing, England had bankrupted herself with war, America public opinion wanted peace at any price, and the communist threat from Stalin was just too powerful to oppose.

Churchill, far from being in agreement, wanted the west to prosecute the peace and shape the future of Europe, but in this, he got little support from Truman, and the rest is history, as Russia moved in to annexe whole swathes of Europe.

It was a sad but inevitable end, which affected not only Poland, but also the Baltic States, Czechslovakia (until 1930, the 4th wealthiest country in the world, and about twice the size of Scotland), Hungary and East Germany, among others.

Thus, parts of Central and Eastern Europe went into a virtual time-warp, and when the Berlin Wall came down, the contrast between East and West was stark and powerful.

I would say to the Polish people, "Welcome back....we have waited long."

I personally hope, for the future of Europe, that Poland and the other recent additions to the EU will prosper and flourish, as they deserve to do. They have had a hard time under communist rule, and deserve better.

They are our close brothers and sisters.

Solidarnosk!

Answer 2

Freedom? What do you mean by freedom? We have no real freedom in the UK so you have nothing to compare with. We enjoy less freedom than any other country that is for sure. You cant park your car without a fine. You cant drive in London without paying a tax. You are monitored by cameras wherever you go. You have to stop drinking at 11pm (most areas). Soon you have to have an id card so that the Police can check your papers. In supermarkets, cameras and security guards follow you everywhere. The don't have any of that in Poland or Iran.

Answer 3

I dont consider the actuality that, India isn't developed usa. Whats the yardstick to verify no rely if a rustic is developed or no longer?Is it in keeping with Percapita earnings or annual GDP ??? The theory of developed usa , coming up usa are all defined by ability of Western international locations.i could say, India is developed.The coaching point is sturdy, exceptions could be few states, democracy has no longer failed so a techniques ( This itself is sufficient is cope with India is a developed usa ), defense force is efficient.So why cannt u say that, India is a developed usa?

Answer 4

I've been to Warsaw and Cracow and it is a modern country and nice. But the wages are not enough to live on. THus they want better future for their children. My grandfather was Polish and he hated Churchill cos of the Yalta agreement

Answer 5

Yes they do without a doubt

Answer 6

Bob, the U.K has Poles as immigrants now ?